Essays about: "life cycle assessment analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 266 essays containing the words life cycle assessment analysis.

1. 1. Life Cycle Assessment : a comparison of fossil energy use and climate impact on small scale manufacturing and large scale conventional manufacturing of textile toys

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Malin Henriksen; [2024]
   Keywords : textile toy; LCA; energy use; sustainable production; China; Sri Lanka; cotton production; fossil fuel use; GWP100;

   Abstract : This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment to compare the environmental impacts, specifically climate impact and fossil fuel use, of textile toys produced in China and Sri Lanka. Through evaluating large-scale industrial production in China against small-scale, handcrafted production in Sri Lanka, it identifies the considerable environmental footprint of cotton production in both scenarios. READ MORE

3. 2. Climate impact of ultra-processed foods in the Swedish diet

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Hanna Maria Linnéa Eneroth; [2023]
   Keywords : climate impact; culinary ingredients; diet; food consumption; food processing; greenhouse gas emissions; minimally processed foods; NOVA; ultra-processed foods;

   Abstract : The climate impact associated with food consumption is large. The size of the impact depend on the type of food and how it is produced. Food systems are currently changing and urbanization and increased affluence of consumers have led to an overall increase in food consumption and a rise in consumption of processed foods globally. READ MORE

4. 3. Towards Water Resource Recovery Facilities : Environmentally Extended Techno-Economic Assessment of Emerging Sewage Sludge Management Technologies in Sweden

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Harry Tibbetts; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Waste Valorisation; Systems Analysis; LCA; MFA; EFA; TEA; Hydrothermal Carbonisation; Cirkulär ekonomi; Waste Valorisation; Systems Analysis; LCA; MFA; EFA; TEA; Hydrotermal Carbonization;

   Abstract : Municipal sewage sludge (MSS) management varies widely between countries and legislative regimes. Within the European directive for sewage treatment France applies over half of MSS to arable land, while The Netherlands has banned the practice (Kelessidis et al, 2012). READ MORE

5. 4. Life cycle assessment of metal laser powder bed fusion : A deep dive into the significance of system boundary expansion and improvement potential

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Christian Rotter; Erik Fagerberg; [2023]
   Keywords : additive manufacturing; life cycle assessment; powder bed fusion; system boundaries; metal laser powder bed fusion; environmental impact; global warming potential;

   Abstract : Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) is a manufacturing technology experiencing a rapid expansion rate. Metal laser powder bed fusion (ML-PBF) is among the most popular techniques in this field. The environmental implications of it are often discussed in literature and compared to conventional manufacturing. READ MORE

6. 5. Status Mapping of tank to grave management of Low-GWP refrigerants.

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Sandra Parra Gimeno; [2023]
   Keywords : Refrigerant; Blends; Synthetic low-GWP refrigerant; Natural refrigerant; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Tank-to-grave; Interviews.; Köldmedier; Blandning; Globalt uppvärmningspotential GWP ; Låg-GWP köldmedier; Naturligt köldmedier; installation till destruktion; Intervjuer.;

   Abstract : Refrigeration plays a vital role today in various residential, commercial, and industrial processes, requiring refrigerants to facilitate the cooling or heating processes. Over time, refrigerants have undergone significant changes to meet technological, social, environmental, and economic needs. READ MORE